by Zuri

Bad behavior tempts the fragile mind

into bent shapes, paper clips, intuition

creates imbalance.

by Brightmo' Prince

“They will never accept your black ass”

We’ve heard it, we’ve learned it

All they really want is

A quiet

Articulate,

Present but timid

Never saying more than what is needed

Nigga.

            I mean, “black man"

by Zuri

An ocean called my name last night

Now, I crave you